The request for leave was made by Fevola following an incident in the early hours of this morning where he was arrested and charged with public nuisance and obstructing police in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
Fevola was released from police custody at around 11am and immediately sought leave from the Lions to receive professional assistance.
As a result, Fevola will not be at training this Monday when the team resumes its preparations for the 2011 AFL Season.
While the Brisbane Lions AFC places the well being of all its staff as a primary focus, the Club will hold talks next week regarding what action may be required as a direct result of this morning’s incident.
The Club resumes its non-football operations this Tuesday January 4 2011 with all staff currently on annual leave.
